Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jenkinsburg, or near
Jackson, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jackson, Locust Grove, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg, Stewart, Turtle Cove,
Ola, Worthville, McKibben, North Alcovy, Indian Springs State Park,
Fincherville, and Stark.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Newton; Henry; Butts; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov